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People Who Get 2 COVID-19 Shots Are Fully Vaccinated Without Booster: Surgeon General

August 19, 2021
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Americans who have received two COVID-19 vaccine doses are considered fully vaccinated, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Wednesday. “I think what’s very important for people to know is that if you’ve gotten both shots of your mRNA vaccine, you are fully vaccinated right now; you have full—you have a high degree of protection against the…

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Vivek Murthy Confirmed by Senate As Surgeon General

March 23, 2021
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WASHINGTON—The Senate confirmed Vivek Murthy as President Joe Biden’s surgeon general Tuesday. While Murthy says ending the coronavirus pandemic is his top priority, he’s also raised concerns over a relapsing opioid overdose crisis. The vote on Murthy was 57-43, giving him bipartisan support. As an author, Murthy addressed issues of loneliness and isolation that have…

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